Tag Archives: PARENTING

6 Tips to Avoiding Generational Disappointment

6 Tips to Avoiding Generational Disappointment

Do you have a sad family story? My parents lived in a constant state of unacknowledged disappointment when I was growing up. That’s because I have only sisters, no brothers. Is it like that for you too? What about if you have another version of a sad family story? Read on. Because there are ways […]

100 Things to do During the School Holidays

100 Things to do During the School Holidays

We all need school holiday activities to make life bearable after the end of term. Because it can be such a challenge to fill the long days.  Maybe you need a list of 100 Things To Do? At the beginning of the kids-at-school season, it takes some time to adjust to the fact that it’s all-systems-go […]

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [13]: Family Fun

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother

Family Fun? Who needs it? E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y! Having fun at home with your family, is critical to good health, great relationships, and enjoyment of your together life. After all, you are all in this – for good! Go back to How to Rock at Being  Mother [12]: Work Through Loss and Grief This post was first published […]

A Mother’s Plea for Help: Hey! Where is my Parenting Manual?

Where is my Parenting Manual

The overwhelming realization when your first baby arrives is this: That despite all the books you read, the ante-natal classes you attended, the YouTube videos you watched, or the online research you did – you have no idea what you are doing. And it’s very tempting to ask, “Hey! Where is my parenting manual?” And that’s the […]

Teach Your Kids Self-Awareness

Teach Your Kids Self-Awareness

How to teach your kids self-awareness so they understand themselves better, and know the impact they are having on others. This blog adds to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother No. 5: Be Self-Aware, which outlines your personal benefits of self-awareness, and how you can increase that quality in a personal sense.